Single versus Double Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants

Authors

  • May AlMoshary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v12i4.16544

Keywords:

Umbilical cord transplants; hematological malignances; Meta-analysis

Abstract

Background: A number of alternatives has been proposed, including umbilical cord blood transplant (UCBT),
in patients who do not matched donors for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). However, there
are conflicting results regarding the role of the two units UCBT (dUCBT) compared to single unit (sUCBT).
The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of dUCBT versus sUCBT
in patients without suitable HLA-matched donor
Material and Methods: We performed an electronic search in the following bibliographic databases: Medline
via PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL).
Both prospective and retrospective studies which compared sUBCT and dUBCT were included. Data were
analysed using RevMan version 5.3 for windows.
Results: The present review included 12eligible studies. The overall effect estimates did not favour either
of the two groups in terms of neutrophil engraftment (OR =0.92, 95% CI [0.71, 1.19]; p =0.52), palatals
engraftment (OR = 1.10, 95% CI [0.79, 1.53]; p =0.59), relapse rates (OR = 1.31, 95% CI [0.82, 2.09]; p
=0.26) 5-year disease-free survival (OR = 0.87, 95% CI [0.59, 1.28]; p =0.49), and 5-year overall survival
(OR Figure.6). However, the overall effect estimates favoured sUCBT group over the dUCBT group in term
of the incidence of grade 2-4 GVHD (OR = 0.66, 95% CI [0.45, 0.97]; p =0.03).
Conclusion: In conclusion both sUCBT and dUCBT have comparable results in terms of engraftment
success, relapse rates, transplant-related mortality, and overall survival. However, dUCBT is associated with
higher risk of acute GVHD which further limit any potential advantages of the dUCBT.

Author Biography

  • May AlMoshary

    Assistant Professor, Basic science department, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
    University, Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

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Published

2021-07-19

How to Cite

Single versus Double Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants. (2021). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 12(4), 197-204. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v12i4.16544